The bitter truth
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Published
New York, NY : Dafina, [2024].
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Columbia Pike - Adult Fiction - NEW
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Description
An upstanding political candidate. A determined stalker. A shattering lost weekend. Amid the clashes and intrigue of the campaign trail, to what lengths will the elegant, all-too-devoted wife of a seemingly incorruptible politician go in the name of love, loyalty, and ego?From breakout Tiktok star Shanora Williams, a propulsive, sexy, rich-people-behaving-badly thriller for fans of Kellye Garrett, Sally Hepworth, Liv Constantine, Eliza Jane Brazier, and Tarryn Fisher.For Jolene “Jo” Baker, the least she can do for her adoring husband, Dominic, is give unwavering support for his North Carolina gubernatorial run. He is not only the love of her life, he's also helping her prove that she's far more than just a pampered trophy wife. With huge crowds showing up at Dominic’s speeches and the polls consistently in his favor, she's never been happier to stand proudly by his side . . .Until she and Dominic start seeing the same, strangely ominous woman turning up all along the campaign trail. Until their tour starts becoming a nightmare of botched events, crucial missed information, and increasingly dangerous “accidents.” Suddenly Jo can't get any answers from Dominic—or understand why he is acting so paranoid and terrified . . .What Jo can do is start digging into his past—one she's never really questioned beyond his perfect image and dazzling accomplishments. What results is an alarming series of events that leave her baffled: Good friends turn into enemies, truths are revealed to be lies, and all clues lead back to one secret, shattering weekend that changes Jo’s entire life. With her world splintering into pieces, can Jo risk trying to set things right? Or will hiding the bitter truth by any means necessary destroy her as well?
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Book
Physical Desc
310 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781496745828, 1496745825
Notes
Description
"An upstanding political candidate. A determined stalker. A shattering lost weekend. Now, when his worst secret comes calling, how far will one man’s elegant, all-too-devoted wife go to uncover the truth... or bury it? For Jolene 'Jo' Baker, the least she can do for her adoring husband, Dominic, is give unwavering support for his North Carolina gubernatorial run. He is not only the love of her life, he's also helping her prove that she's far more than just a pampered trophy wife. With huge crowds showing up at Dominic’s speeches and the polls consistently in his favor, she's never been happier to stand proudly by his side... Until she and Dominic start seeing the same, strangely ominous woman turning up all along the campaign trail. Until their tour starts becoming a nightmare of botched events, crucial missed information, and increasingly dangerous 'accidents.' Suddenly Jo can't get any answers from Dominic- or understand why he is acting so paranoid and terrified... What Jo can do is start digging into his past—one she's never really questioned beyond his perfect image and dazzling accomplishments. What results is an alarming series of events that leave her baffled: Good friends turn into enemies, truths are revealed to be lies, and all clues lead back to one secret, shattering weekend that changes Jo’s entire life. With her world splintering into pieces, can Jo risk trying to set things right? Or will hiding the bitter truth by any means necessary destroy her as well?" -- Page 4 of cover.
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Booklist Reviews
*Starred Review* Williams (The Other Mistress, 2023) returns with another thriller full of shocking twists. Jolene Baker, a wealthy heiress to her father's oil company, lives a comfortable life with her politician husband. Dominic Baker is running for governor of North Carolina, and Jolene's days are dedicated to helping him and overseeing the small tea shop she owns. But Dominic is a calculating liar, and their marriage has eroded over the years. He's also hiding a devastating secret, which is revealed through flashbacks. Four years ago, he rendezvoused with his high school girlfriend, Brynn—and now he's being threatened with letters about her. While Dominic struggles to cover up the indiscretion, Jolene becomes increasingly suspicious. With no loyalty to him or investment in their relationship, she charges forward to uncover the truth. There are disturbing events in the story, but Williams provides a short foreword explaining the triggers. She is also deft as she moves through different points of view at a breathless pace. Her dive into the mind of a sociopath is both chilling and wholly believable. Readers of B. A. Paris and Freida McFadden will cheer for Jolene and her allies throughout. Copyright 2024 Booklist Reviews.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Williams, S. (2024). The bitter truth . Dafina.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Williams, Shanora. 2024. The Bitter Truth. New York, NY: Dafina.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Williams, Shanora. The Bitter Truth New York, NY: Dafina, 2024.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Williams, S. (2024). The bitter truth. New York, NY: Dafina.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Williams, Shanora. The Bitter Truth Dafina, 2024.
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